Published impact analyses

Announcement Date

12 May 2026

Link to Announcement 

Budget.gov.au | Budget 2026–27

Problem being addressed

Private Health Insurance (PHI) is relied upon by 15.4 million people in Australia to help them access healthcare and contributes to the overall sustainability of the Australia’s health system. Strong PHI participation amongst the young and healthy, particularly given the increasing age of the population, facilitated through targeted incentives and consumer safeguards, is critical to PHI affordability and takes pressure off the public health system.

Announcement date 

3 May 2026 

Link to announcement  

Major budget boost means Medicare Urgent Care Clinics here to stay | Prime Minister of Australia 

Problem being addressed 

Announcement date 

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1056 – Caffeine Review on 10 March 2026 and on 1 May 2026 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.

Link to announcement  

The announcement can be found in the communique of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 1 May 2026. The approval report and supporting documents can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1056. 

Problem being addressed 

Annoucement date
19 September 2025

Link to announcement 
Social Security (Personal Care Support) (Victorian Transport Accident Compensation Scheme) Determination 2025 

Due to urgent and unforeseen events related to the supply chain disruptions since the commencement of the conflict in the Middle East the Prime Minister has provided an exemption for the decision to introduce the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026 from the need to complete a detailed Impact Analysis, as set out in the Australian Government Policy Impact Analysis Guide.

Announcement dates
10 December 2020
10 February 2022
16 February 2023
21 February 2023
23 March 2026

Announcement date
6 March 2026

Link to announcement
National Health (Closing the Gap—PBS Co-payment Program) Special Arrangement 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed
The National Health (Closing the Gap – PBS Co-payment Program) Special Arrangement 2016 instrument provides access to affordable Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines for First Nations people living with, or at risk of, chronic disease, and who in their doctor’s opinion would experience setbacks in the prevention or ongoing management of chronic disease if they did not take their prescribed medicine. Remaking the instrument without significant amendments will ensures eligible First Nations people have access to medicines on the PBS at the concessional rate, or for a concession card holder, free of charge.

Announcement date
30 March 2026

Link to announcement
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00396/latest/text

Problem being addressed
The National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits—early supply) Instrument 2026 removes patient incentives to obtain excess supplies of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines in advance of treatment needs which leads to waste and unused medicines in the community. 

The National Health (Pharmaceutical benefits—early supply) Instrument 2015 (the instrument) was due to sunset on 1 April 2026.

Announcement date
2 April 2026

Link to announcement 
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/strong-action-tackle-gambling-harms 

Problem being addressed

Gambling related harm is a significant public health concern. Australians lose over $32 billion on legal forms of gambling each year, representing the largest per capita losses in the world (around $1,500) according to the Queensland Treasury’s Australian Gambling Statistics 39th edition. The potential for harm has increased with the proliferation of online wagering sites and betting apps, which have fundamentally changed the way that people gamble.

Announcement date

8 August 2024

Link to announcement 

Pay rise for early educators while keeping fees down for families | Ministers' Media Centre

Problem being addressed